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as in strict
not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
an uncompromising adherence to the rules that would do a schoolmarm proud
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the professor is generally an uncompromising stickler for deadlines, but he will make exceptions for genuine need
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Recent Examples of uncompromising
Zaillian’s ice-cold, diamond-hard Ripley just happens to be the first to deliver a full and uncompromising depiction of one of the most unnerving characters in American crime fiction.
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Mark Harris, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
This approachable — yet uncompromising — disposition may be the source of his ministry's wild success.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Its uncompromising musical language seems ahead of its time by two decades or more.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Depending on who jumps in, GOP voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to stick with a LaTurner-like candidate or choose a more uncompromising hard-right figure.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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Mark Harris, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024
This approachable — yet uncompromising — disposition may be the source of his ministry's wild success.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 12 May 2024
Its uncompromising musical language seems ahead of its time by two decades or more.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Depending on who jumps in, GOP voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to stick with a LaTurner-like candidate or choose a more uncompromising hard-right figure.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncompromising
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The opinion was historic and sent shock waves throughout Washington, D.C., where law firms specializing in campaign finance had long advised their political clients that coordination between campaigns and PACs was a strict prohibition.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the court agrees that the law survives strict scrutiny, TikTok could still be facing an abrupt shutdown in January.Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Fed’s preferred inflation measure — the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index — is due Friday and could similarly show stubborn price pressures.Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the overall economic picture is starting to look better, stubborn inflation and the prospect of new tariffs when President-elect Donald Trump takes office seem to give mid-market leaders pause.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Every credit card article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of credit card products.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Health experts recommend rigorous hygiene practices like washing your hands during this time to minimize the spread.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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The company has long maintained that privacy is a fundamental human right and has been adamant that the information stored on its devices be accessible only to the people that own them.Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Despite the abuse Drea and her kids have experienced, the mother of three is adamant about keeping her ex-husband’s last name.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite his impressive achievements, Hight remains steadfast in his decision to focus on his health.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Grennan, meanwhile, has been steadfast in his campaign for No. 1 this week.Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Uncompromising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncompromising. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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